AP Music Theory Technical Pilot
Thank you for joining the spring 2026 AP Music Theory Technical Pilot! Your feedback will help inform the development of digital AP Music Theory exams.
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Please download and install Bluebook, the College Board digital testing application, on the device you’ll use to test. If you’re using a school-managed device, you may need to ask your school for assistance in downloading and installing Bluebook prior to the technical pilot.
Test Day Reminders for Students Testing at the College Board in Reston
- Arrival: Please arrive by 5:15 p.m. at 11955 Democracy Drive.
- Check-In Location: Take the parking garage elevator to the 9th floor entrance.
- Parking: Parking is not validated or reimbursed.
- What to Bring:
- Acceptable photo ID
- 2 pencils or pens
- Testing device with Bluebook installed
- A wired headset
- Estimated End Time: Testing concludes around 7:30 p.m.
- Guests: Only registered students may enter the testing area; others will wait in a separate location.
Test Day Reminders for Students Testing at the New York Academy of Medicine
- Arrival: Please arrive by 4:45 p.m. at 1216 5th Ave.
- Check-In Location: Enter via the 103rd St. entrance and follow signage to the second floor for check-in.
- Parking: Parking is not validated or reimbursed.
- What to Bring:
- Acceptable photo ID
- 2 pencils or pens
- Testing device with Bluebook installed
- A wired headset
- Estimated End Time: Testing concludes around 7 p.m.
- Guests: Only registered students may enter the testing area; others will wait in a separate location.
We'll also email you the day before test day with all the information you'll need to participate.
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FAQ
What is the AP Music Theory technical pilot about?
College Board is conducting this administration to collect feedback on the technical development of hybrid AP Music Theory exams. The feedback you provide will help inform the development of digital AP Music Theory exams.
Will I be compensated or receive an incentive for my participation?
You will receive a gift card for $100.
Do I need to prepare or practice for this test?
You need to complete the steps before test day to prepare your device for testing, follow all test day instructions, and do your best on test day. You don’t need to practice for the test or have taken a digital exam before.
Where am I testing?
Check the confirmation email you received on January 22 for your test day location. If you’re participating in New York, you’ll be testing at the New York Academy of Medicine (1216 5th Ave.). If you’re participating in Reston, Virginia, you’ll take the test at the College Board office in Reston (11955 Democracy Drive).
Can I change the time or location where I participate?
Unfortunately, we cannot change the time or location of your scheduled exam.
Can I forward the details of this technical pilot to a friend?
No. Please do not forward information about this technical pilot to a friend. This opportunity is only available to those directly invited by College Board.
I can no longer participate in the technical pilot.
Please email us at [email protected] or call us at 888-225-5427, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. E.T. We will withdraw your registration and update our records.
What device can I use to test?
For this technical pilot, you can only use a MacBook, Windows laptop, or an iPad or Windows tablet with an external keyboard. Personal and school-managed Chromebooks will not be supported.
Will there be technical support available on test day?
If you encounter any technical issues on test day, please call us at 888-225-5427.